| Issue ID | 1722347 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11394545 |
| Manufacurer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Brand | SUBARU |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| File date | 29/01/21 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Possession of new vehicle was taken 1/13/21. During highway driving on 1/18/21, windshield experienced a surface chip and was repaired the same day by an authorized technician. During highway driving on 1/29/21, windshield experienced another chip in different location which turned into an approximately 10 inch crack minutes later, beyond repair. Windshield has not yet been replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CENTENNIAL, CO |
| VIN pattern | 4S4BTGJD6M3XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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